In October 2017, hubby and I visited the small town of Churchill in Canada to see polar bears. The remote town and its relationship with the polar bears fascinated me. When I learned that the town was only accessible by plane, due to the storm damage of the railway, ideas for stories flew through my mind. Our trip ended in Fort Lauderdale in Florida and we went sightseeing via water taxis when...
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Myths & Legends: Seeking Kokopelli
I'm blogging over at Access Romance today where I'm talking about myths and legends and my story Seeking Kokopelli. Here's the link to Access Romance.
The Australian Outback – Feel the Heat!
My special guest today is Australian, Suzanne Brandyn. She is visiting today to tell us about her new release Heat in the Outback as well as a little bit about outback Australia. Over to Suzanne... Hi Shelley, The Australian Outback intrigues many. It is a land of...
Dinner Time at the Goat Pen
I took this photo at the Royal Sydney Easter Show at the start of our cruise holiday. I can't remember the name of the breed, but they were very cute. To see more animal photos visit Camera Critters.
Kiwi Fruit: It’s More Than a Pavlova Topping
I watched a documentary about kiwi fruit this week and immediately thought it would make a great topic for a Thursday Thirteen. Thirteen Things About Kiwi fruit. 1. The Kiwi fruit originally came from China and was named the Chinese Gooseberry. 2. It was grown...
Easy Chocolate Mousse: Little Pots of Yummy Goodness
My husband made these little chocolate mousses last weekend. They were quick and easy to make and delicious! Here's the recipe: 75 g dark chocolate, chopped and melted. (Use ordinary chocolate rather than chocolate with high cocoa content) (2.5 oz) 2 eggs, separated...
Setting the Stage: World Building in Sci-Fi Romance
My special guest today is friend and fellow sci-fi fan, Kaye Manro. Forbidden Love is Kaye's debut book, and it's doing really well. If you've been following Kaye's Forbidden Love tour, you'll know she's discussed some really interesting topics. This is her last tour...